Sam lives in a subdivision that has deed restrictions that prevents drilling for oil and gas. this type of limitation is known as

The answer to this question is an encumbrance.  An encumbrance is specifically a limitation on or against the real estate. The deed restriction is a type of encumbrance that is written into deeds and restricts some activities in the subdivision or the neighborhood. 

glass wants to live in a world of super heroes and villains. he have lived all his life trying to be responsible for the creating the origin story of a super hero; he schemed and caused many incidents (many of them fatal) hoping that someday someone with superpowers would show up and save the day.

he knew himself very much. he saw himself as a villain of a real-life super hero story. he was aware of his strengths (more than smart enough for being manipulative and scheming) and weaknesses (having fragile bones and having to rely on his mind to succeed).